Pharmacist

NHS

  • Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our team as part of a well-established rotational training programme.You will be supported in your role and development by our Principal and Senior Pharmacists, and the post will be rotational through a number of specialties including: Acute medicine, Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Oncology/Aseptic services, Cardiology, Care of Elderly/Frailty, Medicines Information, Patient Services, Paediatrics, Women's Services, Mental Health (KMPT), Trauma and Orthopaedics, and Surgery. Future exciting plans for rotations in mental health and general practice are also in progress.You will be encouraged to develop within this role and we would support you in achieving all the required skills, knowledge and behaviours described in the Foundation Pharmacist Framework. We will also encourage you to become actively involved in training other staff, supporting the education and training initiatives across our department.We welcome current Trainee Pharmacists to apply for this role. You will be primarily based at Fordcombe Hospital. Mental Health rotation will be based with Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust.Main duties of the jobYou will play an essential role in optimising patient care during their hospital stay and at discharge. You will be an important part of the multi-disciplinary team; liaising with doctors, nurses and other allied healthcare professionals. Whilst on clinical rotations, you will be entirely ward based, maximising on opportunities to interact with patients. We have an outstanding Medicines Management Technician team who will work closely with you on the wards.Our department excels in nurturing talent and developing foundation pharmacists into senior members of the team. We will provide you with opportunities to flourish in your role.As part of the role you will also take part in our weekend, Bank Holiday, late night and on-call rotas.About usMaidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.Click here to hear what our staff say.Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
  • At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
  • Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
  • Blue Light card eligibility
  • And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number359-7383006-T2-AJob locationsFordcombeFordcombe RoadTunbridge WellsTN3 0RDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWeve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.(Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWeve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.(Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
  • Trainee Pharmacist (Pre-Registration) training and experience
  • Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
  • Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
  • Post graduate certificate / diploma in relevant pharmaceutical speciality
Experience/KnowledgeEssential
  • Newly registered pharmacists or pharmacists or current Trainee pharmacists are suitable candidates for this post.
  • Good clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to promotion of high quality, effective and cost-effective use of medicines
  • Experience of delivering a high-quality pharmacy service
Desirable
  • Hospital clinical/dispensary pharmacy experience
  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Knowledge of the changing NHS environment and government initiatives e.g. NICE, NSF etc.
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and their influence on current practice
SkillsEssential
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
  • Ability to seek advice form senior staff when necessary
  • Effective customer service skills - able to work to meet the needs of customers of the department.
Desirable
  • Teaching skills
  • Good word processing and IT skills
  • Good time management skills
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
  • Trainee Pharmacist (Pre-Registration) training and experience
  • Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
  • Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
  • Post graduate certificate / diploma in relevant pharmaceutical speciality
Experience/KnowledgeEssential
  • Newly registered pharmacists or pharmacists or current Trainee pharmacists are suitable candidates for this post.
  • Good clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to promotion of high quality, effective and cost-effective use of medicines
  • Experience of delivering a high-quality pharmacy service
Desirable
  • Hospital clinical/dispensary pharmacy experience
  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Knowledge of the changing NHS environment and government initiatives e.g. NICE, NSF etc.
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and their influence on current practice
SkillsEssential
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
  • Ability to seek advice form senior staff when necessary
  • Effective customer service skills - able to work to meet the needs of customers of the department.
Desirable
  • Teaching skills
  • Good word processing and IT skills
  • Good time management skills

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